Gone Home vs The Suicide of Rachel Foster
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Suicide of Rachel Foster wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Suicide of Rachel Foster is $1.37 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Gone Home | The Suicide of Rachel Foster |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 56 |
| Quality | 80 | 59 |
| Value | 66 | 72 |
| Popularity | 33 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.06 | $0.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.3% positive | 69% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 4 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Gone Home | The Suicide of Rachel Foster |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 15, 2013 | February 19, 2020 |
| Developers | Fullbright | ONE-O-ONE GAMES |
| Publishers | Serenity Forge, Fullbright | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD FX-6300 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gone Home or The Suicide of Rachel Foster?
The Suicide of Rachel Foster won the comparison against Gone Home based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Gone Home worth buying over The Suicide of Rachel Foster?
Based on the metrics, The Suicide of Rachel Foster won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Suicide of Rachel Foster currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC